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C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

elegante
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
Él lucía muy elegante con su nuevo traje.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurológico
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
La meditación tiene efectos neurológicos positivos en la salud mental.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

negociar
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
Negociaron un trato justo con el proveedor.
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

neologismo
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
Internet ha dado lugar a muchos neologismos como 'selfie' y 'hashtag'.
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

cero; nada
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
Sus posibilidades de ganar eran nulas después del escándalo.
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

técnica que utiliza actividades cerebrales en tiempo real para enseñar la autorregulación de la función cerebral
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
El neurofeedback mejora el rendimiento cognitivo y la relajación.
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

limpio y ordenado; bien organizado; hecho cuidadosamente
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
Su habitación siempre está limpia y organizada.
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

noviembre
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
Noviembre suele ser fresco y tranquilo antes de que empiece el invierno.
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

naturaleza. carácter.
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
La naturaleza tranquila del ambiente ayuda a la curación.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

común
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
Él vive en un edificio de apartamentos común en las afueras de la ciudad.
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

narrativo; descriptivo; contar una historia
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
La estructura narrativa de la novela era bastante compleja.
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

malévolo, criminal o moralmente malo
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
La policía descubrió un complot malévolo para engañar a los inversores.
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

no verbal
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
Las señales no verbales juegan un papel crucial en la comunicación efectiva.
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

fideos
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
Ella cocinó fideos con verduras para la cena.
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

matiz
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
Notó el sutil matiz en su expresión.
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

de mentalidad cerrada
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
Su actitud de mentalidad cerrada le impidió aceptar nuevas ideas.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

inferior
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
Exploraron las regiones inferiores de la cueva.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

sentirse como si estuvieras a punto de vomitar
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
El olor a comida en descomposición le hizo sentir como si fuera a vomitar.
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

innecesario
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
La discusión fue innecesaria y podría haberse evitado.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nutritivo
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Comer comida nutritiva ayuda a mantener una buena salud.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

recientemente
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Ella ha renovado recientemente su casa.
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

nuez
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
Ella comió un maní, que es un tipo de nuez.
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

hábitat natural
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
Proteger el hábitat natural es crucial para las mariposas.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

insignificante
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
Los efectos secundarios de este medicamento son insignificantes.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

periódico
Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
Yo leo el periódico todas las mañanas.
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

sobrina
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
Mi sobrina está estudiando en la universidad este año.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

rico en nutrientes
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
Los alimentos orgánicos suelen ser más ricos en nutrientes que los alimentos procesados.
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

normalidad
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
Después de la inundación, la ciudad luchó por recuperar un sentido de normalidad.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

necrópolis
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Los arqueólogos descubrieron artefactos en la necrópolis de la antigua ciudad.
B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

boletín
Meaning
a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization
Example
The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.
La empresa envía un boletín semanal a sus empleados.
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

neolítico
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
Las comunidades neolíticas comenzaron a practicar la agricultura y a domesticar animales.
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

tonto
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
¡No seas tan tonto, usa tu cerebro!
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

nadie
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
Nadie vino a la fiesta.
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

nacional
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
El himno nacional fue tocado en la ceremonia.
B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

noción
Meaning
a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion
Example
She had a strange notion that someone was following her.
Ella tenía una extraña noción de que alguien la estaba siguiendo.
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

narcótico
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
La policía incautó una gran cantidad de sustancias narcóticas.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

ruidosamente
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Los niños jugaban ruidosamente en el patio de recreo.
A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

agradable; bonito; satisfactorio; atractivo
Meaning
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive
Example
She wore a nice dress to the party.
Ella llevaba un vestido bonito a la fiesta.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

desnudo; sin ropa; descubierto; expuesto
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
La verdad desnuda sobre la situación sorprendió a todos.
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

notificar
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
El gerente notificará al personal sobre el cambio de horario.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

medicina ineficaz
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
El plan del político fue desestimado como un simple remedio para un problema complejo.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Hoy en día; en la actualidad
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Hoy en día, la gente prefiere las compras en línea.
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

provocar náuseas
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
La comida echada a perder lo nauseó rápidamente.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

notoriedad
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
El criminal ganó notoriedad por sus audaces escapatorias.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

jazmín nocturno
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
El árbol de jazmín nocturno florece solo después del atardecer con sus pequeñas flores blancas.
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

ruido
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
El ruido del sitio de construcción era muy molesto.
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

novato
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
Como un conductor novato, ella estaba muy cuidadosa en la carretera.
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

tritón
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
El tritón nadó con gracia en el estanque.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

desconcertado
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
Se quedó desconcertado por el comentario extraño.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

cuidado, fomento, desarrollo
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
Un ambiente nurturing ayuda a los niños a prosperar.
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

siguiente
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
El siguiente tren sale a las 9:00 AM.
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

nombre
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
Los nombres de los miembros de la familia están escritos en el árbol genealógico.
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

mediodía
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
La reunión comenzará a mediodía.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

noble
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
Sus acciones nobles ayudaron a muchas personas necesitadas.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

noroeste
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle está ubicado en el noroeste de los Estados Unidos.
C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

néctar
Meaning
A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.
Las mariposas beben néctar de las flores.
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

Ninfa
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
La ninfa del agua apareció junto al lago iluminado por la luna.
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

negligencia
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
El accidente fue causado por negligencia del conductor.
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

necromancia
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
Los textos antiguos describen rituales de necromancia realizados por sacerdotes.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

desastre natural
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
La ciudad costera fue devastada por un desastre natural.
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

nunca
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
Nunca he visto un atardecer tan hermoso.
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

del norte
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
La parte norte del país es conocida por su clima frío.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

reticente
Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
Ella dio una respuesta reticente cuando se le preguntó sobre sus planes futuros.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

necrológico
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
El periódico publicó una necrología de figuras notables que fallecieron ese año.
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

narrar
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
Ella narrará los eventos de su viaje a la audiencia.
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

enemigo / rival
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
Durante años, consideró a su colega como su enemigo.
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

cuello
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
Ella llevaba un hermoso collar alrededor de su cuello.
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

desagradable
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
Hizo un comentario desagradable sobre su vestido.
A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

nariz
Meaning
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
Example
He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.
Él tiene una nariz afilada y puede oler las cosas desde lejos.
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

pesadilla
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
El examen fue una pesadilla completa para los estudiantes no preparados.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

néctarina (variedad de durazno de piel lisa)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Ella compró una canasta de nectarinas frescas del mercado.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

notación
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
El profesor explicó la notación utilizada en las ecuaciones algebraicas.
C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

nacionalización
Meaning
The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.
Example
The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.
La nacionalización de los bancos fue dirigida a estabilizar la economía.
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

conexión; vínculo;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
Hay un claro nexo entre la educación y el desarrollo económico.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

natación
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Ella tomó clases de natación para mejorar sus habilidades de natación.
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

sobrino
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
Mi sobrino estudia en la universidad.
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

numismático
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
El numismático exhibió su rara colección de monedas en la exposición
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

fuerzas navales
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
Las fuerzas navales protegieron la costa del país de los ataques enemigos
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

en ningún lado
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
Busqué por todas partes pero las llaves no estaban en ningún lado.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

sin embargo
Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
Él estaba cansado; sin embargo, siguió trabajando.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

ágil
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
Los ágiles pasos de la bailarina impresionaron al público.
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

nupcial
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
La pareja se preparó para su ceremonia nupcial con gran alegría.
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

expresión negativa
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
Su constante expresión negativa desmotivó al equipo.
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

nominado
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
Ella fue la nominada para el premio a la mejor actriz.
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

vecino
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
Mi vecino me prestó algo de azúcar cuando me quedé sin.
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

convento
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
Decidió unirse al convento para dedicar su vida a la práctica espiritual.
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

mordisquear
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
El conejo mordisqueó una zanahoria.
B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

recién llegado
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
El recién llegado fue bienvenido calurosamente por el equipo.
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

novedad
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
La novedad de la invención atrajo a los inversores.
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

irritante
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
Las reglas irritantes frustraron a los trabajadores.
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

ingenuo
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
Ella era ingenua por creer la historia del estafador.
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

servilleta
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
Ella colocó la servilleta sobre su regazo antes de comenzar a cenar.
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

acurrucarse
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
El niño se acurrucó en los brazos de su madre.
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

pellizcar
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
El viento frío me pellizcó la cara.
B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

estrecho; limitado; angosto
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
La calle estrecha apenas era lo suficientemente ancha para dos coches.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

sin nombre; anónimo; desconocido; no identificado
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
El miedo sin nombre lo acechaba durante toda la noche.
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

negligente
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
El conductor negligente causó un accidente grave.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

número
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Ella me dio su número de teléfono.
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

indiferente
Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
Él dio un encogimiento de hombros despreocupado y se alejó.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

marina
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Se unió a la marina después de graduarse de la universidad.
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

nombrar
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Decidieron nombrar a su bebé Sarah.
C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

No implica ni usa palabras o discurso; comunicado a través de gestos, lenguaje corporal o expresiones faciales.
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
Las señales no verbales son tan importantes como las palabras.
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

frío; helado; rápido y ágil en movimiento
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
Hace bastante frío afuera hoy, deberías llevar una chaqueta.
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

por un pequeño margen; apenas
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
Ella escapó por poco del accidente.
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

nuclear
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
Las gotas comenzaron a nuclearse alrededor de pequeñas partículas en el aire.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

corbata
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Él ajustó su corbata antes de la importante reunión.
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

nutrición
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
La nutrición adecuada es esencial para el desarrollo infantil.
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

dejar perplejo
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
La pregunta inesperada pareció dejar perplejo al orador.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

fosa nasal
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
El doctor revisó cada fosa nasal en busca de cualquier obstrucción.
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

reina de la noche
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Las flores de la reina de la noche llenaron el jardín con su dulce fragancia.
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

narcisismo
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
Su exceso de narcisismo le dificultaba empatizar con los demas.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

inútil
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Sus esfuerzos fueron inútiles y no cambiaron el resultado.
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

molestar levemente pero de forma persistente
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
Una pequeña duda la molestaba en su mente.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

nervio; coraje
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Ella reunió el valor para hablar frente a la gran audiencia.
C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

desobediencia
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
El movimiento de desobediencia ganó impulso.
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

nueve
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
Ella tiene nueve libros en su colección.
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

no combatiente
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Los trabajadores de la Cruz Roja fueron tratados como no combatientes en el conflicto.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

notorio
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
La zona es notoria por su alta tasa de criminalidad.
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ni uno ni otro
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
Ni el gerente ni el asistente pudieron asistir a la reunión.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

redes sociales
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Las redes sociales son importantes para el desarrollo profesional.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

norte
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Viajamos al norte para llegar a las montañas.